Pros and Cons of Entering New Residential Plumbing
New construction offers a clean slate, consistent schedules, and a clear path to learning the craft from the ground up. It also comes with real-world trade-offs: margins can be tight, weather can wreak havoc, and the variety some plumbers crave just isn’t there day to day. In this guide, I’ll break down the benefits and […]
Biggest Lie You’ve Been Told About The Trades
I’m going to lay out why the trade path is not a consolation prize but a proven route to purpose, prosperity, and pride; what skills actually matter; how the ladder from apprentice to owner really works; and a practical game plan to get started and win. Where That Lie Comes From For decades, young people […]
Do You Have to go to College to Become a Plumber??
In this post, we’ll unpack both paths, show how one Texas journeyman balanced earning his license while studying marketing, and break down the three business skills that turn a good plumber into a strong owner-operator: knowing your numbers, understanding buyer behavior, and creating repeatable processes. I’ll also give you practical KPIs, an action plan, and […]
Stop Your Water Heater Noises Now | Plumbing 101
In this guide, you’ll learn what each sound means, how to track it to the source, and the smart maintenance steps that quiet things down and help your system last longer. Before You Touch Anything: Quick Safety Check When you’re dealing with hot water, electricity, and gas, safety comes first. Take a minute to lock […]
The Greatest Plumbing Competition on Video
In this post, I’ll walk you through how a top-tier apprentice challenge is put together, what the judges actually look for, and—most important—what you can take from it to level up your skills in plumbing, pipefitting, welding, and HVAC. Whether you’re a first-year apprentice trying to understand center-to-center measurements or a fifth-year gearing up for […]